Bolton Road

Newport, Casnewydd - Newport, Wales

Local high street 🚗 Local high street, car-reliant 🚗 Car + some transit Risk: Medium 🚶 Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

💼
Best fit: Young Professionals Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

👪 Families
Below Average

Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

💼 Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (30) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

📈 Investors
Good

Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

🌳 Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, car dependency reduces independence.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

🔑 First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £210,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (30) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

53
Liveability Score
Top 1% in Newport Top 1% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 13 transactions

Things You Should Know

👪
Weak family fundamentals

Family score 20 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Bolton Road is located in Newport, near Casnewydd / Newport, Casnewydd - Newport. Crime rates are above average, with 178 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 47% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 12 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), hairdresser (2), and restaurant (2). The nearest transport stop is 113m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £210,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Hover or tap for data source.

Safety Below Average (30)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (100)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (30)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (20)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Fair (50)

EPC certificates + estimated efficiency

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£210,000
Median Price
13
Transactions (2015–2025)
+5.0%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

Nearby Amenities

That Cafe 81m (1 min walk)
Chillies 82m (1 min walk)
Mansour Barbers 82m (1 min walk)
The Sandwich Bar 84m (1.1 min walk)
Ranj Superstore 85m (1.1 min walk)
atm 87m (1.1 min walk)
NT Ellis 87m (1.1 min walk)
Inca Hair And Beauty 99m (1.2 min walk)
Mahin Spice 103m (1.3 min walk)
Diamond Grill 106m (1.3 min walk)

Transport Links

Handpost bus_stop 113m
The Handpost bus_stop 119m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.